Friday, January 4, 2013

Child Abuse in the Jewish Community: Have We Made Progress? Part II

Last week’s show with psychologist Dr. David Pelcovitz was extremely well-received
by our listeners. This Saturday night, we continue looking at child abuse in
our community with a number of guests who promise to bring informative, thought-provoking
conversation:

Ezra Friedlander, CEO of the Friedlander Group, who recently
penned an Op Ed for the Forward regarding the need for our community to
confront child abuse.Chaya Mermerstein, a clinical social worker in the Psychology
Department at Beth Israel Hospital and one of the heads of the SOVRI hotline
for abuse victims.Cheryl Friedman, a social worker in the Emergency Center
and Victim Services at Beth Israel Hospital who is also active with SOVRI.Pinny Taub, an outspoken community member on the subject of
child abuse.